Over 30 Law Firms Probed by Watchdog Over Asylum Complaints

Over 30 Law Firms Probed by Watchdog Over Asylum Complaints
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Patricia Devlin
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Over 30 immigration and asylum law firms have been investigated by the UK’s legal watchdog in the last year.

According to data from the Legal Ombudsman, 32 firms were probed over complaints made by clients for poor legal advice, mishandling cases, and overcharging fees.

Patricia Devlin
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